Kathryn Jane Haden, owner of Kathi’s Resale, a widely popular thrift shop for locals and tourists alike, died May 24 it was announced in an obituary in the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung Thursday.

Haden is survived by Gerald, her husband of 37 years, daughters Laura and Leah, and four grandchildren.

The local businesswoman gave generously to schools and the community.

In August 2017, Kathi’s Resale participated in “Purge for the PTA,” accepting items from the community, selling them, then donating 100-percent of the profits to Startzville PTA to pay for teacher grants, educational supplies, literary software and other items.

Business-wise, Kathi’s was so popular that in early 2017 it took over building space from Canyon Lake Event Center.

Haden opened Kathi’s Resale in 1989. It soon became a favorite for families on budgets, tourists picking up swimsuits and other items for lake vacations, and anyone else looking for a bargain or the fun of seeing what might turn up in the book or art section.

Upcoming Events

James Oliver of Texas Agricultural Land Trust is the featured speaker at the August meeting of Comal County Conservation Alliance. He'll discuss conservation easements and how they help preserve open lands in Comal County. Open to the public.

Join experts from Crisis Center of Comal County for a workshop that encourages early discussions about healthy relationships for children, starting in childhood and extending through adolescence. "We believe there is power in open, honest dialog but we know that can feel uncomfortable or challenging. We're here to offer some ...

Kids enjoy Minecraft at Tye Preston Memorial Public Library each Thursday. They play on individual laptops. Free, and lots of fun (unless the attending grown-up doesn't know the game). Pick up laptops at the Help Desk.

School supplies, haircuts, vision-and-hearing tests and much more for kids. Free to all school-age children. Vendors and donations welcomed! Community Resource and Recreatioan Center of Canyon Lake provides vital social service resources and life-enriching recreational and educational opportunities for Canyon Lake residents.

Jon Zeitler, Science & Operations officer for National Weather Service, Austin/San Antonio Weather Forecast Office, discusses phenology, the study of key seasonal changes in plants and animals from year-to-year. Examples include flowering, emergence of insects and migration of birds as they relate to timing and relationship with weather and climate. ...

Books for little free libraries.The Comal County Sheriff’s Office participated in a book drive for Startzville Elementary School Library. The books will be used to create Little Free Libraries in Canyon Lake neighborhoods. ... See MoreSee Less

Get ready to put 'em on the bus. Follow these directions --The 2018-2019 school bus routes for the Smithson Valley feeder are available now on Bus Route Locator.

To access the Bus Route Locator, find the link located on the main www.comalisd.org web page under the Spotlight menu. You will need to enter your address and other necessary information in order to find your route.

*Bus Routes are subject to change due to students continuing to enroll into our District. You are encouraged to revisit the Bus Route Locator link to verify your student’s schedule prior to the first day of school*

If you have any questions, please give the Transportation Department a call at 830-885-9800.

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